Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Reading
Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 64 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG30 2JH
How it compares in Reading
That puts Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ← Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beesknees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Beacher Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Berkeley Garden Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Amherst Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Bow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep
What is Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Impact Food Group @ St Edward's Prep and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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